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Click here to subscribeRustics on a country path by a streaminscribed 'J Wijnants/ 16(??)' (lower right)oil on copper34.5 x 41cmCondition report: The paint layer is stable. There is some wrinkling in the sky. A small paint loss in the clouds. The painting has been cleaned in the past and residues of old varnish are present in the darker paint passages which fluoresce under UV light. The varnish is slightly yellowed. 18th centuryFramed 62.5 x 68.5cm
A woman arranging her under shirtoil on panel21.5 x 17.5cmCondition report: Framed 44.5 x 41cmOil on panel. The paint layer is stable. Light surface dirt. There are few surface scuffs especially along the bottom left and right corners. A white paint mark left of the sitter's head. Few retouchings under UV. The frame has a few missing pieces.
Portrait of the Hon. Henry Arthur Cole (1809-1890), half-length, standing beside a classical column with his arm resting on a plinth draped in red clothoil on panel30.5 x 25cmProvenance:By descent to the sitter's niece, Lady Jane Evelyn Cole (1855-1941), By whom given in 1919 to her nephew Lowry Arthur Casamaijor Cole (1878-1955)Thence by descent to his son Reverend Arthur Lowry Frederick Cole (b.1911) By whom bequeathed to the present owner.Footnote: The present lot is by family tradition believed to have been copied by the artist from the prime original still at Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The sitter was the son of John Willoughby Cole, 2nd Earl of Enniskillen (see lot 154) and Lady Charlotte Paget. He held the office of Member of Parliament for Enniskillen between 1844 and 1851 and Fermanagh between 1855 and 1880. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the 7th Hussars and in the 12th Foot.Condition report: 48 x 43cm (framed)Oil on a small wooden panel. The support and paint layers are in a good condition overall. The paint layers are applied in a thin, smooth manner. The darker paint passages have developed a slight texture as it has dried. There are small areas of overpaint around the edges of the panel and on the sitter’s hand. The varnish is very matte and has yellowed with age. There is a light layer of surface dirt with brown accretions.
Portrait of Cosmo Bevan (1863-1935), full-length, playing with his Pekingese dogoil on canvas105 x 85cmProvenance:By descent from the sitter to his daughter-in-law Dorothy Martin (1893-1965),By whom bequeathed to the mother of the present owner.Footnote: Cosmo Bevan (1863-1935) was the son of Francis Augustus Bevan (1840-1919) partner of Barclay, Bevan, Tritton and Co. from 1859 until 1896 when the bank then amalgamated, becoming simply, Barclays. Following the bank’s amalgamation, Francis became the first chairman, serving until 1916. Cosmo himself entered Barclay, Bevan, Tritton and Co. as a partner in 1882, became the Lombard Street director at the time of the amalgamation and later replaced his uncle, Wilfred Arthur Bevan (1845-1905) as a director of Barclays in 1905.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has not been lined and has an artists’ supplier stamp for Winsor & Newton on the reverse. The canvas tension is slightly slack but the picture is in plane with minor undulations following the horizontal stretcher bar behind. The canvas and paint layers are in a very good condition overall. The varnish layer has yellowed with age and is uneven in gloss but generally acceptable overall. There is a light layer of surface dirt present with a few white accretions.
A still life of carnations, peonies and other flowers in a wicker basket, with a squirrel eating nutsoil on canvas58.5 x 93.5cmProvenance:Richard Green Ltd, London,Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report: Framed 75.5 x 110.5cmOil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas tension is good and the picture is in plane. The paint layer is in a good condition overall. Areas of overpaint are mainly located to the background in the lower half. Along the lower edge the overpaint has become light over time. The varnish is clear, glossy and even. There is some surface dirt and fly spots across the surface.
A fisherman gathering eel traps on the Thames, possibly Marlowsigned 'A. A. Glendening' (lower right)oil on canvas39.5 x 74.5cmProvenance:Cooling Galleries, 92 New Bond Street, LondonCondition report: Framed 56.5 x 92cmOil on canvas which has is unlined. The canvas tension is adequate and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. In the sky there appears to be areas of overpaint which have become pale overtime and are matte compared to the surrounding areas. The overpaint is in the clouds and has been liberally applied. Other areas of overpaint are minimal. The varnish has slightly yellowed with age and has lost saturation but is even overall. There is a light layer of surface dirt present. Few losses to the frame - please see additional condition report images.
The Bridge of Sighs and the Old Library at St John's College, Cambridgesigned 'L.R.Squirrell' (lower right)watercolour over pencil on paper laid onto card, unframed37 x 49.5cmProvenance: Acquired by Harry Bass, the art director of Tower Press, circa 1950, Thence by descent to the present owner, his daughterFootnote: Tower Press was a British board game and puzzle company founded in the early 1930s. By the 1960s they were the largest jigsaw puzzle makers in the world. In 1969 the Leeds-based games manufacturer Waddingtons bought the business, probably with the aim of removing a competitor from the market. The following seven lots (1-7) are all original watercolours commissioned in the 1960s by the then art director of Tower Press, Harry Bass. They were most likely concept pieces intended to be made into jigsaw puzzles.Condition report: Image size - 37 x 49.5cmSize including the card support - 49.5 x 60cmStuck down to card. There is toning and light foxing to the card support. The main image is in a good condition overall. The colours remain strong - the work has been stored in a plan chest for numerous years. Unframed. Few specs of surface dirt and very light foxing spots in the sky.
The Falls of Leny, Trossachs, Scotlandsigned and dated 'P. Nasmyth/1826' (lower centre)oil on canvas44 x 59cmProvenance:Property from a Suffolk country houseCondition report: 73 x 88cm (framed)Lined. The canvas tension is good and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a very good condition overall. There is a thin layer of varnish present and the surface is even and slightly matte. There is a light layer of surface dirt present.
The Upper Pool of the River Thames, Londonsigned or inscribed 'CSW W Wyllie' (lower right)oil on canvas laid onto board39 x 27.5cmProvenance:N. R. Omell, London, from whom acquired in 1999Condition report: Framed 52 x 40.5cmOil on canvas which has been laid to board. The paint layer is in a very good condition overall. There are a few small paint losses following cracks at the lower right corner. The varnish is clear, even and glossy. Under ultraviolet light it can be seen to be applied in a very brushy, localised manner.
A view of the ruins of Paestum, South Italysigned 'Camille de Vito pinxt' (lower left) and inscribed with titlegouache on paper28 x 35cmCondition report: 35.5 x 42cm framed23 x 30cm landscape without black painted marginsLight surface dirt throughout. Paper is slightly warped. Colours are strong. Some minor surface marks along the lower edges. Examined out of frame.
by Charles Henry, 22 King Street, Manchester, the fully fitted interior with folded leather chess board and three lift out trays, each containing various playing piecesCondition report: Some wear to leather games board commensurate with use, one peg board missing, some light scratching to box and a veneer split to top extending approximately half way across the surface.
The Driversigned 'Snaffles / '39' (lower right) and inscribed with title on the mountwatercolour and gouache on paper16 x 28.5cmProvenance:Captain Sir Aubrey St. Clair-Ford, 6th Bt., R.N. (1904-1991) father of the present ownerFootnote: The scene depicts Captain Aubrey St. Clair-Ford as a lookout in heavy seas. Snaffles was a personal friend of the Captain and was present aboard the destroyer HMS Encounter to capture the present scene.Condition report: Framed 41x 49cmThe colours are good. Small stain in the waves lower left corner. There appears to be a water stain along the right hand edge. Light surface dirt under glass. Foxing and discolouration to the mount. Creasing to the original mount. Not examined out of frame.
The Beef Tradesigned 'Snaffles '18' (lower right) and inscribed with title to the mountwatercolour and gouache on paper29 x 50.5cmProvenance:Messrs Fores, 123 New Bond Street, London;Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report:The colours are strong and the condition of the main image is good overall. Light surface dirt. There appears to be light staining along the left margin. A frayed edge of paper is visible top left corner. It may be that the watercolour has slipped in its frame. Fly spots under glass, slight discolouration and staining to the original mount. Small chips to the frame. Examined out of frame. 48 x 68.5cm framed.
Westward Ho! - The Empress of Australia with two destroyers, the Royal visit to Canada, May 1939signed, dated and titled 'Westward Ho!/ May 6 1939 / Snaffles' (lower left)watercolour and gouache on paper25.5 x 42cmProvenance:Captain Sir Aubrey St. Clair-Ford, 6th Bt., R.N. (1904-1991) father of the present ownerFootnote: The Empress of Australia served as Royal Yacht for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during their Royal tour of Canada. They sailed from Portsmouth on 6th May 1939, escorted by two Royal Navy cruisers, HMS Glasgow and HMS Southampton along with two destroyers, arriving in Quebec on 17th May. Snaffles was a guest of the Captain, Aubrey St. Clair-Ford, R. N., on one of the destroyers, HMS Encounter.Condition report: Framed 43 x 59cmThe colours in the 1st image are closest to reality. Light foxing throughout the sky area. Little surface dirt under glass. There appears to be slight discolouration and toning to the paper. A small chip to the frame. Not examined out of frame.
painted in sage and complete with cushions, comprising: A four seat sofa - 88 x 240 x 95cm A pair of loungers with foot stools - 88 x 90 x 150cmA garden chair - 85 x 67 x 60cm A coffee table - 50 x 103 x 63cmA pair of side tables - 43 x 50 x 50cmProvenance:Property from a Suffolk country houseCondition report: some very light marks to willow around bases but overall condition very good, side tables a slightly lighter tone of sage
Once Upon a Timesigned 'Snaffles' (above the boar)watercolour and gouache on paper34.5 x 49cmProvenance:Messrs Fores, 123 New Bond Street, London;Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report: The colours are strong. There are a few small losses in the lower left corner. A small water stain under the boar. Few surface scuff marks in the lower left corner. The mount has become detached and loose in the lower left corner and along the left hand edge. Some fly spots and light toning to the mount. Examined out of frame. 53.5 x 69cm framed
A Boar Hunt, Muttra, Indiasigned 'Snaffles / Muttra' (lower left) and inscribed 'There is a nalla in front but a boar as well / Sit down in the saddle and ride like hell' (to the mount)watercolour on paper30 x 40cmProvenance:Messrs Fores, 123 New Bond Street, London;Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report: Light surface dirt under glass. There appear to be a few stains or marks in the sky area. A small diagonal crease in the top right quadrant, about half an inch long, between the 2 figures. Slight lifting or bubble effect to the paper along the top centre. Colours in the main image are strong. Fly spots and light foxing to the original mount. Not examined out of frame. 52.5 x 59cm framed
Sovereign of the Seassigned 'MONTAGUE DAWSON' (lower left)oil on canvas90 x 58.5cmProvenance:Williams & Son, 2 Grafton Street, London;Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkFootnote: Sovereign of the Seas was a clipper ship constructed in 1852 by Donald McKay of East Boston, Massachusetts. In 1854, she recorded the fastest speed for a sailing ship, logging 22 knots (41 km/h, 25 mph).Condition report: Framed 102.5 x 72cmOil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas tension is stiff and the picture is in plane. The paint layer is in a good condition overall. There are areas of overpaint across the painting, mainly located in the sky around the ships sails. The varnish is matte and even with a light layer of surface dirt. There is a loss to the right hand side of the frame not visible from the front - please see additional images.
Horses with foalswatercolours on paper 24.5 x 36cm, a pairProvenance: Acquired by Harry Bass, the art director of Tower Press, circa 1950, Thence by descent to the present owner, his daughterFootnote: Tower Press was a British board game and puzzle company founded in the early 1930s. By the 1960s they were the largest jigsaw puzzle makers in the world. In 1969 the Leeds-based games manufacturer Waddingtons bought the business, probably with the aim of removing a competitor from the market. The following seven lots (1-7) are all original watercolours commissioned in the 1960s by the then art director of Tower Press, Harry Bass. They were most likely concept pieces intended to be made into jigsaw puzzles.Condition report: 43 x 53.5cm (framed)light foxing and discolouration in the sky, flys present under the glass atop mount card
Columbosigned 'M M Latham 36' (lower right)oil on canvas60 x 74.5cmProvenance:Phillips & MacConnal Ltd, 26 Burlington Arcade, London;Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkFootnote: Columbo’s (1931-1954) career lasted from 1933 until 1934. He won nine out of eleven races including a Classic win at the 2000 Guineas in 1934. In 1937 he was sold privately by Sir Alec Black for 510 guineas to Lord Glanely. Lord Glanely entered him into his stud at Exning where he sired two Classic winners, Happy Knight (2000 Guineas) and Dancing Time (1000 Guineas).Condition report: Framed 81 x 96cmOil on canvas which is unlined with an artists’ supplier stamp for Roberson & Co on the reverse. The canvas tension is slightly slack and there are minor undulations across the surface. The paint layers are in a very good, stable condition. White efflorescence is starting to form in areas of impasto, although not visually disturbing, this could be reduced through careful surface cleaning. The painting is unvarnished and has a matte surface finish. There is a light layer of dirt present with a few pale accretions.
Starbeck signed and dated 'E C R Browne 1937' (lower right)oil on canvas54.5 x 75cmProvenance:Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report: Framed 70 x 91cmOil on canvas which is unlined with an artists’ supplier stamp for Reeves and Son on the reverse. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition overall. There are a few small paint losses. The painting has a thin varnish layer which is matte but even. A slight opaque bloom is starting to form across the surface which could be removed with a light clean. There are some pale marks across the painting which appear to be caused by an attempt to clean the work, resulting in disruption of the dirt layer.
Winter Morningsigned 'Neil Cawthorn '92' (lower right)oil on canvas39.5 x 60cmProvenance:Acquired directly from the artist for Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report: 57.5 x 78cm (framed)Oil on canvas which is unlined. The canvas is in plane with good tension and the paint layers are in an excellent condition. The work is unvarnished and has a matte surface finish. There is a light layer of surface dust present.
Hunting scenes - Approaching a gated ditch; and The fall at a ditchboth inscribed 'J. F. Herring'oil on canvas29 x 44cm, a pairProvenance:Landwade Hall, Exning, SuffolkCondition report: 43.5 x 59cm framedBoth paintings are executed in oil on canvas supports which are unlined. Canvas stamps are present on the reverse of the canvas for Winsor and Newton artist suppliers’. The paint layers are in a very good, stable condition. Both paintings have areas of overpaint in the lower corners but not in the area of the signatures. The varnish layers are clear, glossy and even. There is a light layer of surface dirt present across the works creating a slightly mottled appearance in light areas. The glazing of the frames are dirty inside and out.
An otter catching salmon with its pupssigned 'R Cleminson' (lower left)oil on canvas69.5 x 83.5cm Condition report: 92 x 106 cm framedOil on canvas which has been lined. There is an undulation in the canvas at the upper left corner. Overall the canvas tension is adequate and the picture is in plane. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition. There are localised areas of overpaint covering abrasion and scuffs. The varnish is clear and semi-matte with some light scuffs and marks across the surface. There is a light layer of surface dirt present.
James Cagney, American Actor. A signed and dedicated 7x5 photo. A couple of light creases to right side. Good condition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Boxing, John Conteh signed 10x8 colour photograph, Conteh, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980. He held the WBC light heavyweight title from 1974 to 1978, and regionally the European, British and Commonwealth titles between 1973 and 1974. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Vintage cameras, including a Lubitel 166U Made in USSR camera in the original box with instructions, a G.B Bell and Howell 624 8mm in original case, Eumig Electric camera made in Austria in original case, Zenit-B camera with Helios 44-2 lens made in USSR and Wallace Heaton Zodel-G 1:4.5/240mm lens, and a Nikaiyo FMD camera and Soligor MK-2S flash. Together with a camera accessories including a Agfalux flash in original case and Agfa Lucimat light meter in the original box, a Sixon light meter in the original box. (9)
Large pair of 1880's candle powered carriage lamps as fitted to only the finest carriages and also fitted to Victorian Pioneer Veteran motorcars including the Benz, Panhard, De Dion Bouton and others, a recent find in an old Cotswolds Garage - totally original needing cleaning and only light restoration, approx 44.5 x 17 x 17 cms. --
Rolls Royce car mascot for the 20HP model 1922-1929. Cast in solid nickel silver with the correct copper mounting stud. The mascot is marked under the wings with the trade mark REG and the REG Us Patent Office, it is further signed to the base Charles Sykes with RR Ltd and the date February 6th 1911, this date continued to be used after first being introduced on the early silver ghost mascot. The mascot has good detail with light patina.
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